Bills sign rookie WR - BuffaloBills.com
"Prior to Day 2 of OTAs the Bills added another potential option at wide receiver signing undrafted free agent rookie Derek Session. The University of Maine product participated in Buffalo’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis and the coaching staff liked his size and versatility. Following another workout Wednesday in front of Buffalo’s pro scouts and coaches at One Bills Drive, Session was signed to a contract."

WGR 550 - McKelvin Getting A Chance In Contract Year With Bills
"I mean just stay focused. Just keep doing things I've been doing, just make a play on the ball," he said. "Pretty much every thing that happened to me last year was just getting beat on jump balls. It wasn't like I wasn't there to make a play. So, I'll just stay focused and do what I need to do."

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OTA report - Day 1 - BuffaloBills.com
"A lot of energy. A lot of quickness," said Gailey. "We felt bigger on the field and it felt bigger on the field. It felt quick on the field. We’ve got a lot of work to do, but initial observations were good."

Transcript: OTAs Day One - BuffaloBills.com
Read what Chan Gailey, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Stevie Johnson, and Mario Williams had to say about the first day of OTAs.

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Bills OTA primer - BuffaloBills.com
"As Bills OTAs get underway Tuesday here’s what you need to know about the workouts."

Bills Begin OTA's | wgrz.com
"Bills running back Fred Jackson is excited to get things underway. 'It's slowly progressing, we made some good moves in the off season, now its time to start putting those pieces together, it's exciting times, we feel like we've made some good moves. Again, we've gotta go out and play football but we're excited about it.'"

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A Name on the Wall - SI Vault
"Bob Kalsu had just finished a stellar rookie year in the NFL when he chose to serve in Vietnam - and became the only U.S. pro athlete to die there."

Memorial Day's honor belongs to fallen heroes like former Bills lineman Robert Kalsu - Palm Beach Post
Bob Kalsu's son, Robert Jr., discusses the father he never knew. Kalsu follows the Buffalo Bills religiously, and talks about his dad's name on the Wall of Fame.

Remembering Five Athletes Who Died While Serving Their Country - Forbes
Kalsu is among a handful of professional athletes who gave their lives for the United States since World War I.

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Bills get back to work | www.WHEC.com
Bills management has already been on campus to see the progress and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick took ownership as well earlier this week while in Rochester for the Press Radio Club Dinner. He said, "I went and checked out St. John Fisher and the new field -- they've done a great job for us. There's a lot of optimism in the city and from Bills fans and also from that locker room. We're every excited for the season."

Ranking AFC East offenses - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Buffalo has the second-ranked offense in the AFC East.

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Inside The Bills | Fan Friday 5-25
Chris Brown tries to explain the defensive line rotation, improving the run defense by returning injured players, the comeback of Eric Wood, adding more free agents, the wide receiver depth, and the hopes for OTA.

Bills in Toronto extension no problem for CFL, Argos | canada.com
"As the Argos gear up to rebuild their fan base this season and going forward, the Bills Toronto Series will be trying to do the same under the terms of a new agreement. It been clear though, if the last five years are any indication, the CFL has nothing to worry about in the next five."

1994 Buffalo Bills Super Bowl Champions Tee Shirt RARE mistake XL | eBay
Check this out. CHAMPIONS! WE WON!

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While a looming extension to the team's series of games in Toronto has been garnering the most news recently, that doesn't mean the Buffalo Bills are ignoring their other regionalization efforts. CEO Russ Brandon and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick both spent part of Wednesday in Rochester, and reiterated the team's commitment to their regional partner.

"I think it's important for us to have a presence here in Rochester just because there's a lot of support for us here," said Fitzpatrick before the Rochester Press-Radio Club Dinner of Champions. The annual dinner raises money for children's charities in Rochester, and features big-name sports talent. This year, Eli Manning was named Sports Personality of the Year, while other recent winners include Drew Brees and Cal Ripken.

"We want to give it back to the community and be able to come to events like this and the one David [Nelson] was at in order to say thank you and meet some people that are here," continued Fitzpatrick.

Nelson was in Rochester on May 18 meeting fans and signing autographs at the annual Lilac Festival, Rochester's largest annual event. He also introduced one of the musical acts, with Brandon tweeting out this photo.

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Fitz already improving mechanics under Lee - BuffaloBills.com
"In terms of all the plays we were watching, we were seeing a lot of bad plays and not a lot of good plays, but in order to get better you have to do that stuff," said Fitzpatrick. "As a quarterback you’ve got to have thick skin."

Ryan Fitzpatrick faces pivotal season - NFL.com
"The Bills franchise and its fans are growing tired of consistently missing the playoffs. This season Ryan Fitzpatrick faces a lot of expectations in Buffalo."

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McGee hopeful knee lets him compete - BuffaloBills.com
"I’m shooting for training camp," McGee told BuffaloBills.com of his return to full participation. "So hopefully I’ll be 100 percent and be able to go out there and compete for a job."

Are the Bills legitimate playoff contenders? | National Football Post
"But will those additions be enough for a team that went 6-10 last season to become a legitimate contender for the 2013 playoffs? Let’s take a look."

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Bills O-line interior stabilized - BuffaloBills.com
"It definitely counts for something," Urbik told Buffalobills.com. "Chad started 12 games and I started 13 and we’ve got Eric (Wood) and Andy (Levitre) back so we definitely have a lot of experience in the middle. It’s going to help us out a lot jelling together as an O-line whether it’s Chris (Hairston) or Cordy (Glenn) at left tackle starting this year."

Bills expected to continue Toronto series for five more years - The Buffalo News
"Southern Ontario has crept past Rochester in the Bills' regionalization effort, accounting for a bit more than 15 percent of the fans at games in Orchard Park."

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News has been bubbling about an extension for the Bills Toronto Series recently. According to a report from John Kryk of Sun Media in Toronto, the NFL's International Committee approved an extension on the series - and while no agreement has yet been reached between the Bills and Rogers Communications, we now have a little more information on what the extension might entail.

Kryk reports, citing "a source in the position to know," that the current deal would be extended by five years, with one regular season game per year in Toronto (and only one pre-season game over the length of the deal, as opposed to three). Tickets would be significantly cheaper, according to Kryk's source, and the deal is "'significantly' less lucrative" (the adjective is the source's word, not Kryk's) for the Bills than the previous agreement.

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Bills go from 3-4 to 4-3 in measured fashion, and look formidable - CBSSports.com
"Last year the Bills were No. 26 among NFL defenses. Look for a big jump in 2012 because they made the transition the right way. Take a look at the 2012 projected lineup, and it is impressive. "

Secret Superstar: Andy Levitre, G, Buffalo Bills | ProFootballFocus.com
"Levitre’s play is clearly going only one direction and if the Bills can provide him with some stability in where he lines up (though he proved himself adept at providing cover when needed) then there is no reason to believe that the Bills won’t have one of the league’s best left guard’s on their hands."

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In the "Things I Didn't Use To Know" section of his Sunday Blitz this weekend on National Football Post, Dan Pompei wrote that with Mario Williams requesting to play left defensive end, the Buffalo Bills' speed rushers would be competing on the right side of Buffalo's line. Pompei also shared some news he had on one of those speed rushers, with a report on Shawne Merriman's recovery.

Merriman has been battling leg injuries for the better part of his two seasons in Buffalo. He had surgery last October to hopefully correct a lingering Achilles problem once and for all. On top of all that, the Bills will be asking him to switch to 4-3 defensive end after playing 3-4 outside linebacker for his entire career. Pompei notes that Mark Anderson will be competing to be the team's speed rusher, as well.

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NFP Sunday Blitz | National Football Post
Mario Williams is going to play left end, Shawne Merriman looks good coming back from an Achilles injury, and Doug Flutie's one of the greatest quarterbacks under 6'0".

Nine really random things and whatever else is going on around the NFL… - NFL.com
"Officially, we’re calling Vince Young a backup QB for the Bills. Yeah, that’s what he is. And Young, no doubt, has said all the right things in his new home. He’s hoping for one final chance. But let’s be serious. Young isn’t a real backup for starter Ryan Fitzpatrick. Their styles are too different, and too much of the offense will have to change if he comes in."

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That didn't take long. The Buffalo Bills made individual game tickets available to season ticket holders on Friday, with a limit of six additional tickets per account. On Saturday, the team allowed season ticket holders to buy an unlimited number of tickets - and by the end of the day, the Bills' first two home games had sold out.

The September 16 home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as a September 30 game against the New England Patriots, have no individual tickets remaining. Team CEO Russ Brandon was quick to point out on Twitter that club seats are still available, and some blocks of individual seats have been reserved for fans who still wish to purchase season tickets.

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Bills' first two games are sold out - The Buffalo News
"The team gave season-ticket holders the chance to buy individual-game seats on May 16, which resulted in the sell-out of the individual game allotment for the Chiefs and Pats."

Joe DeLamielleure: NFL, union still haven't done enough for retired players | Detroit Free Press
"But DeLamielleure, a former Michigan State standout and Hall-of-Fame offensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, said it’s not enough. 'What other organization of Hall of Famers has to meet to help their former players?' DeLamielleure said Friday; Gridiron Greats raises money to assist retired players in need. 'There is none. And the answer is because they don’t treat the guys right. It’s ridiculous.'"

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OT Glenn signs with Bills - BuffaloBills.com
"There are a lot of things that have to go into it as far as from a business standpoint that you have to deal with," Glenn told Buffalobills.com moments after signing. "Now it's behind me and I can really just focus on working and getting better in football. I'm at the facility working out and getting to know some of my teammates. It's time to start focusing on the season."

Future looks bright at corner - BuffaloBills.com
"Catavolos will be entrusted with bringing a quartet of very young, but talented cornerbacks up to speed very quickly as they are likely to step into some very prominent roles. Aaron Williams is already lining up at the starting left cornerback position in preparation for OTAs in a week and a half and top draft choice Stephon Gilmore played the entire weekend of rookie minicamp at right cornerback."

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Bills Focus: Stephon Gilmore Signs - BuffaloBills.com
"Bills 1st round pick Stephon Gilmore talks about signing his contract and the upcoming OTA's."

Bills sign top pick Gilmore - The Buffalo News
"Gilmore signed a four-year contract with the team Thursday, less than a month after he was the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft. Gilmore's contract, which is fully guaranteed, will pay him about $12 million. The Bills hold a team option for a fifth year."

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Vince Young finds a new home - BuffaloBills.com
"Former No. 3 overall pick Vince Young talks about how he'll fit in his new home in Buffalo. " This video is from NFL Network.

WGR 550 - Bills' CB Brooks Patient For His Chance
"I mean you would think that not playing would make you want to change schools but, for me it was a fight and I wanted to be the best at what I did," said the 124th pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. "At LSU, [they're] known for having great DBs, so I know I had to come out there and work. Those guys pushed me, got me to the point where I'm at now."

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In the wake of the announcement that former Buffalo Bills GM Bill Polian was to be inducted as the 28th member of the team's Wall of Fame, the former front office executive spoke with WGR 550 on Tuesday to share his thoughts on the honor and his time in Buffalo. You can listen to the full interview here.

Polian joined the Howard Simon Show, saying he was shocked to hear he was being honored. In fact, he was worried when he got the call from Scott Berchtold, the team's Senior VP of Communications, telling him to call Ralph Wilson's home. Once Mr. Wilson informed Polian that all was well, the news left Polian speechless.

"It means so much" Polian said. "In many respects Buffalo is home, our kids went to school there. The fondest memories we have as a family are all based around Buffalo. There’s so much emotion tied up with it, so many friends, so many great memories, to be able to come back and receive that kind of honor is an important thing for not only myself but the entire family."

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Transcript: Vince Young Joins the Bills - BuffaloBills.com
See what Vince Young had to say at his press conference.

Bills Focus: Vince Young 1-on-1 Interview - BuffaloBills.com
"Chris Brown talks with the newest Bills quarterback about playing for coach Gailey, his past experience with coach Lee, and his 2006 game against the Bills in Ralph Wilson Stadium."

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Bills sign pair of tryout players and undrafted free agent - BuffaloBills.com
"Buffalo also signed tryout safety Nick Saenz. The University of Houston product was a three-year starter for the Cougars appearing in 52 games mainly at free safety. Saenz (6’0" 195) finished his college career with 240 tackles, 14 pass breakups, three interceptions and three forced fumbles."

WNY tour impresses new Bills - The Buffalo News
"We really try to give them an understanding of what they're coming into," said Paul Lancaster, the Bills' director of player engagement. "We want to give them an opportunity to embrace the city, as well as the city embrace them."

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The Buffalo Bills announced this weekend that Bill Polian will have his name added alongside the greatest in Buffalo Bills history on the team's Wall of Fame. In 2010, we last ran a poll identifying who we thought the choice should be. Polian won that poll, and his selection now leaves us in need of a new favorite going into 2013.

Here are a few options with their biographies, Bills fans. Read them all and then cast your vote after the jump.

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Chan Gailey Wraps Up Rookie Camp - Video - BuffaloBills.com
"The Bills head coach talks about the conclusion of the 2012 Bills rookie camp and the progress that was made."

Glenn's focus: Helping Bills' offense - The Buffalo News
Cordy Glenn is unassuming in his comments following rookie minicamp.

Bills rookies happy to get their feet wet - BuffaloBills.com
"It was just three days and four practices, but if you ask any of Buffalo’s draft choices how significant the weekend rookie minicamp was for their development in getting accustomed to the way the Bills do things they were all in agreement."

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Jackson surprises mom with gigantic gesture - BuffaloBills.com
Read about the home Fred Jackson gave his mother earlier this year. It was before he received his new contract, too.

Bills Focus: Bill Polian Selected for Wall of Fame - BuffaloBills.com
"Former Bills general manager and the architect of the AFC Championship teams Bill Polian was selected as the 28th member of the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame."

Young's presence to push Fitz to play like a No. 1 - Jerry Sullivan
"So if there's a quarterback controversy, it will be a bad thing for the Bills. It will mean that Fitzpatrick has failed to keep up with heightened expectations. It will mean he's holding back a team that is upgrading at other positions and venturing into new competitive territory."

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Vince Young agrees to terms with Bills - BuffaloBills.com
"Thanks to Buddy Nix and Coach Gailey for giving me the opportunity to come in and play and compete," said Young in a statement. "I am looking forward to playing with the guys and helping where I am needed." I have always respected the Bills organization and am looking forward to being a part of the team."

Transcript: Minicamp Day One Recap - BuffaloBills.com
Buddy Nix and Chan Gailey took questions after day one of minicamp. See what they said about Vince Young as well as the rookies. Some of the players talk, too.

Bills Roundup: Young Agrees, Rookie Camp Opens - BuffaloBills.com
"It was a busy Friday at One Bills Drive, as quarterback Vince Young agreed to terms with the Bills, and rookie minicamp opened up with the Bills top choices talking about their first practice."

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Asper, Sanders did scouting of their own - BuffaloBills.com
"Both Sanders and Asper achieved the rank of Eagle scout in the Boy Scouts of America program. The two got into scouting at an early age and with the support of their parents reached the pinnacle of the community service discipline." Sanders is pictured above.

Inside The Bills | Draft choice jersey numbers
"Here is the list of jersey numbers to be worn by Buffalo’s 2012 draft class this weekend at rookie minicamp."

Florence lands on feet - The Buffalo News
"Florence has signed with the Denver Broncos, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Florence is a consummate professional, and it's good to see him go to a team that has a good chance to go to the playoffs."

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With the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp set to get under way Friday, the team has signed six of their nine draft choices. The team announced the signings Thursday evening, and as per club policy, terms of the deal were undisclosed. They are all likely four years in length.

Agreeing to deals were the final six selections of the draft: fourth-round picks linebacker Nigel Bradham and cornerback Ron Brooks, fifth-round picks tackle Zebrie Sanders and linebacker Tank Carder, sixth-round pick guard Mark Asper, and seventh-round pick kicker John Potter. The rookies signed their deals shortly after arriving in town.

The Bills now have just three remaining unsigned draft choices in cornerback Stephon Gilmore, left tackle Cordy Glenn and wide receiver T.J. Graham. All three should be in attendance at minicamp despite the absence of a contract. As participants without contracts, they will sign injury waivers.

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WGR 550 - Bills Kyle Williams Is Progressing
"In his first five seasons Williams only had missed two games so this was all a brand new experience for him. Williams said, 'I’d go from a big hole in the back of my shoe to only wearing flip flops in the middle of winter. It’s been an uncomfortable time. It’s nice when I get up in the morning and I can walk normally. Things are looking up for sure.'"

Defensive incumbents pumped by possibilities - BuffaloBills.com
"After Dareus heard about the signing of Mario Williams he just went to the nearest weight room and started lifting. 'I was just thinking telling myself, "The Buffalo Bills are going to eat!" The Bills have been hungry for a while, but we’re going to be eating now,' he said. 'Adding those two ends I’m overwhelmed. I can’t wait to hit the field together.'"

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